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When High Court can issue Writ of Quo Warranto : Supreme Court Explains the Law

When High Court can issue Writ of Quo Warranto : Supreme Court Explains the Law

"A writ of quo warranto will lie when the appointment is made contrary to the statutory provisions. Jurisdiction of the High Court to issue a writ of quo warranto is a limited one which can only be issued if the appointment is contrary to the statutory rules and the Court has to satisfy itself that the appointment is contrary to the statutory rules". 

Bharati Reddy v. State of Karnataka [2018] GCtR 6574 (SC)

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When High Court can issue Writ of Quo Warranto : Supreme Court Explains the Law

When High Court can issue Writ of Quo Warranto : Supreme Court Explains the Law "A writ of quo warranto will lie when the appointment ...